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VICKSBURG – Rodtresse Vaughn is in the 11^th grade and already drawing up quite the plan for what he’ll pursue after high school.

Rodtresse Vaughn, a Warren Central High School student dually enrolled at ��������, checks out information on the college’s programs and advantages during College Carnival held March 22 at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. (��������/April Garon)

“I’m studying animation simulation here,” said Vaughn, among about 500 students from Vicksburg, Warren Central, Porters Chapel and St. Aloysius high schools in attendance for the College Carnival recruiting event March 22 at �������� Vicksburg-Warren Campus.

Vaughn was among several high school students at the event who are dually enrolled in college credit courses at ��������, giving him a leg up on earning his college credentials on the way to building a career. “I’ve always loved drawing cartoons.”

Held each spring, the event gives prospective students a chance to find out about admissions, majors, financial aid, registration and more from faculty and staff during the come-and-go event.

Alaina Huskey, a senior at Porters Chapel, did so with advisors with the college’s nursing and allied health programs.

“I want to go into neonatal care,” Huskey said. “I’ve grown up around hospitals and healthcare.”

From left, Korbin Higginbotham, a senior at Porters Chapel Academy, Tiffany Johnson, a recruiter for nursing and allied health programs at ��������, and Alaina Huskey, also a senior at Porters Chapel Academy (��������/April Garon)

Students heard from college officials and fellow students about the many advantages of starting college at �������� before enjoying activities outside the Loviza Building.

“Starting your education here versus a four-year university can save your parents thousands of dollars on your education overall,” said Emily Mitchell, in Recruiting for the college. “You can get hundreds or even $1,000 just for a good ACT score, but if you don’t apply, you get zero dollars.”

Ariana Coleman, studying Business Management Technology, stressed the small class sizes and individual attention students receive at ��������.

“You get a lot of one-on-one time with your instructors and all the tools you need to advance in school and in life,” Coleman said.

Candice Moore, a �������� student and member of the campus Student Government Association, told students she’s enjoying the benefits of having started her college life close to home.

“I was in the same position a few years ago as you guys are now,” Moore said. “You can start here at ��������, save money and have a great relationships with your teachers.”

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  Andy Jennings, left, and Lane Hubbard, both juniors at St. Aloysius High School, check out possible careers while inside the Army exhibit truck at College Carnival held March 22 at �������� Vicksburg-Warren Campus. (��������/April Garon)

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  Laura Reagan Logue, left, and Sierra Solomon, both students at Warren Central High School, enjoy College Carnival March 22 at �������� Vicksburg-Warren Campus. Logue plans to study dermatology after high school, while Solomon plans to pursue a nursing credential.(��������/April Garon)

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  Kendarious Swartz, a Warren Central High School student, eyes up a shot on the basketball activity during College Carnival held March 22 at �������� Vicksburg-Warren Campus. (��������/April Garon)

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  Candice Moore, a �������� student and Student Government Association member, speaks to a group of high school students during College Carnival held March 22 at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. (��������/April Garon)

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  Ariana Coleman, a �������� student studying Business Management Technology, speaks a group of high school students about campus life during College Carnival held March 22 at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. (��������/April Garon)

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  Emily Mitchell in Recruiting speaks to a group of high school students during College Carnival held March 22 at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus.